The purpose of this study is to learn more about the diagnosis, course, and treatment of inflammatory CNS diseases using clinical information (for example, symptoms, neurological examination abnormalities, MRI and other test results) together with laboratory tests on blood and cerebrospinal fluid (fluid which surrounds the spinal chord and brain). Plan to follow study participants for 3 years, periodically obtaining updated clinical information and blood samples during that time.

Legal Conditions and Terms

Reprint Permissions

A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.